Tuesday , 18 August 2026

Bradford City AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2025-26
Bradford City AFC
1 – 1
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Tue 21 Apr 2026 · 18:45 UTC Valley Parade 18,475 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu
Will Swan 72' 1–1
Y 25' Alexander Mitchell
Y 36' Malachi Boateng
Y 55' Owen Dale
Y 74' Matthew Sorinola
Y 84' Aribim Pepple
George Lapslie 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bradford City AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Valley Parade.

Match Details

  • Referee Jamie O'Connor (England)
  • Assistant 1 Drew Dutton (England)
  • Assistant 2 Matthew Sowerby (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
2 Stockport County FC 1 3
3 Bradford City AFC 1 3
4 Luton Town FC 1 3
5 Cambridge United FC 1 3
6 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
7 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
8 Bromley FC 1 3
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
10 Oxford United FC 1 1
11 Blackpool FC 1 1
12 Burton Albion FC 1 1
13 Leicester City FC 1 1
14 Notts County FC 1 1
15 Stevenage FC 1 1
16 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
17 Reading FC 1 0
18 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
19 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
20 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
21 Barnsley FC 1 0
22 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
23 Peterborough United FC 1 0
24 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
Bradford City AFC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-21 Bradford City AFC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC 2025-12-06 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–1 Bradford City AFC 2019-02-16 Bradford City AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC 2018-12-08 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Bradford City AFC

Recent Form

Bradford City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–1 D
18 Apr Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
11 Apr Stevenage FC H 0–1 L
06 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
03 Apr Northampton Town FC H 1–0 W
21 Mar Burton Albion FC A 1–2 L
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Bradford City AFC A 1–1 D
18 Apr AFC Wimbledon A 3–1 W
11 Apr Exeter City FC H 2–2 D
06 Apr Barnsley FC A 3–0 W
03 Apr Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
21 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Bradford City AFC Plymouth Argyle FC
#3 Position #22
3 Points 0
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 1
0 Conceded 3
+2 GD -2
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Bradford City AFC are 3rd (3 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 22nd (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bradford City AFC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Bradford City AFC have kicked off against Plymouth Argyle FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Bradford City AFC are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 8' Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu does the damage! The net is bulging and Plymouth Argyle FC surge ahead!
  • 13' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Bradford City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alexander Mitchell on 25 minutes.
  • 29' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Matthew Sorinola comes on to replace Brendan Galloway.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen Humphrys made 51 appearances and scored 53 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 36' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Malachi Boateng gets a card.
  • 41' It’s high time Graham Alexander made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Wales international Joe Wright has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 55' The referee has no hesitation. Owen Dale is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — card on 55.
  • 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Caleb Watts on, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu off on 61 minutes.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Josh Neufville as he leaves the pitch. Nick Powell steps in for Bradford City AFC.
  • 68' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 72' Brilliant from the ! Will Swan makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 72.
  • 74' Plymouth Argyle FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
  • 79' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 80' Xavier Amaechi gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Owen Dale and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' The referee shows Plymouth Argyle FC player a card on 84.
  • 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for George Lapslie on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Bradford City AFC! Matthew Pennington comes on to replace Stephen Humphrys.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Bradford City AFC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tom Cleverley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jack Payne 2
Freddie Ladapo 2
George Miller 1
Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu 1
Will Swan 1
Joel Grant 1

Head to Head

2026-04-21 Bradford City AFC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC 2025-12-06 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–1 Bradford City AFC 2019-02-16 Bradford City AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC 2018-12-08 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Bradford City AFC

Bradford City AFC Form

2026-04-21 Bradford City AFC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2026-04-18 Barnsley FC 2–2 Bradford City AFC D 2026-04-11 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Stevenage FC L 2026-04-06 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–2 Bradford City AFC W 2026-04-03 Bradford City AFC 1–0 Northampton Town FC W 2026-03-21 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Bradford City AFC L

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2026-04-21 Bradford City AFC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2026-04-18 AFC Wimbledon 1–3 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2026-04-11 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–2 Exeter City FC D 2026-04-06 Barnsley FC 0–3 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2026-04-03 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2026-03-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–1 Huddersfield Town AFC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.66 Bradford City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Bradford City AFC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bradford City AFC68% Draw18% Plymouth Argyle FC14%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Bradford City AFC or Draw
87%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
32%
Bradford City AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bradford City AFC58% Draw35% Plymouth Argyle FC7%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
3 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.3%
4 – 0
7.2%
1 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.9%
5 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
2.7%
5 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Bradford City AFC

Handicap Bradford City AFC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 36% — 64%
-2 36% 22% 42%
-1.5 58% — 42%
-1 58% 21% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
51% ✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.